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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.68 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.68 and 248.64 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.68 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.68 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.68 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 108,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,824.76/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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